Mayor Eduardo Paes announced he will leave his position on March 20 to run for state governor of Rio de Janeiro, naming Jane Reis as his running mate.
Eduardo Paes, the current mayor of Rio de Janeiro, announced that he will resign from his position on March 20 to campaign for the governor of Rio de Janeiro. In a recent press conference, he revealed that Jane Reis will be his vice-presidential candidate. Jane Reis is a political figure from Duque de Caxias and sister of Washington Reis, the current president of the MDB party, showcasing a notable family influence in the region.
Jane Reis is a lawyer and has held leadership roles within the MDB, specifically as the president of MDB Mulher in Duque de Caxias. Her selection as Paes's running mate comes after her brother Washington Reis faced legal challenges, which may have influenced her candidacy. The announcement was made in an event attended by Washington Reis, further emphasizing the family's prominence in local politics.
On social media, Jane presents herself as a devout Christian, a mother, a wife, and a lawyer. Her background and familial ties suggest that her political career may attract support based on established connections within Duque de Caxias, indicating that Paes's choice aims to secure both local and party backing in the upcoming elections for the state government.
